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From Kindergarten to Candy Store: Ally and John Traver's Rhinebeck Love Story

Episode 221: From Kindergarten to Candy Store: Ally and John Traver's Rhinebeck Love Story

Ally and John Traver, Rhinebeck's sweetest couple since kindergarten, join Norm to talk marriage, family, and Samuel's Sweet Shop just in time for Valentine's Day.

Show notes

This Valentine's Day, Norm welcomed the cutest couple in Rhinebeck to "Correct Me If I'm Norm": Ally and John Traver, who've been part of each other's lives since kindergarten. They dated in middle and high school, lost touch for years, then found each other again on Facebook in college. Married now for 16 years, they have two sons, Charlie (6) and Dave (2.5).
They chat about growing up in Rhinebeck, their studies (Ally in history with a passion for archiving; John in economics and English), and their careers — including Ally's work in logistics and truck brokerage and John's long tenure at Samuel's Sweet Shop, where he's worked since age 15. John talks about what makes Samuel's special: its intimate footprint, nostalgic and international candy selection, the famous foil-wrapped Samuel's bars with golden ticket prizes, and the shop's deep commitment to community and ambiance. John also shares memories of Ira, the shop's founder.

Produced by Norm Magnusson, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg @ radiofreerhinecliff.org

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